Job Description
Accounting Supervisor
Role Profile
Department: Corporate
Reports to: Controller
Effective Date: 05/16/2025
Job Summary:
The Accounting Supervisor will have strong people management and accounting and finance experience, a passion for the mining and construction industry, and will thrive in a collaborative work environment. This individual will be empowered to identify, present and lead changes impacting the company’s finance and accounting processes. High energy and drive will propel this person to grow in their career and responsibilities within LGE’s organization. This position performs a range of complex and routine accounting functions within the accounting department with primary accountability for Order to Cash (Accounts Receivable) and Procure to Pay (Accounts Payable) processes. They are responsible for providing the Company with timely, accurate, thorough, and meaningful financial information on a regular basis.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop the team of Accounting Associates, with a strong emphasis on patience, development, and accountability.
- Approve Accounting Associates’ timecards and time-off requests.
- Coordinate team schedules to maintain operational continuity and minimize business disruption.
- Serve as the escalation point for Associate inquiries related to billing, payments, and general accounting tasks.
- Ensure ongoing training, performance management, and professional development of team members.
- Identify, define, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across accounting function.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Order to Cash (A/R)
Oversee ongoing and month-end invoicing and collection (Accounts Receivable) processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Approve new customer setups and maintenance updates in compliance with internal controls.
Apply ACH and lockbox cash receipts accurately and timely.
Manage the timely collection of outstanding receivables by engaging with Division leaders.
Distribute aging reports and coordinate with Division leaders to ensure follow-up on overdue accounts.
Facilitate customer billing adjustments, credits, and tax write-offs.
Maintain and manage plant acknowledgments and tax-exempt documentation.
Ensure all lien waivers are obtained and filed on a timely basis.
Answer inquiries related to billing and cash application.
Maintain daily cash sheet and perform reconciliations.
Assist with BASYS and US Bank check deposit processing.
Procure to Pay (A/P)
Oversee ongoing and month-end procurement and payment (Accounts Payable) processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Approve transactions in accordance with company authority levels.
Investigate and resolve unapproved or questionable charges.
Manage the corporate credit card program: issuance, limit setting, lock/unlock controls.
Supervise the timely and accurate processing of vendor payments and adherence to payment terms.
General Accounting and Controls
Perform or review timely reconciliations of key accounts.
Monitor compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements.
Support special projects and other tasks as needed to meet department and company objectives.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting team members with a hands-on leadership style. Leads with patience and support while maintaining accountability.
- Makes thoughtful decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.
- Delivers consistent, timely results through structured follow-through. Carries a continuous improvement mindset.
- Embraces change and drives continuous process improvements.
- Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively across all levels to resolve issues and align teams.
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end accounting processes, specifically in Order to Cash and Procure to Pay.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail with an analytical mindset.
- Good understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting/ERP systems.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, including 2+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
- Experience in managing and optimizing accounting operations related to A/R and A/P functions.
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational and financial objectives.
- Mining or construction experience would be beneficial but not required.
Work Environment & Requirements:
Based in-office at the Sioux Falls location
Work is performed in a well-lit, climate-controlled office setting.
Requires extended periods of computer use and sitting.
No significant physical demands beyond standard office activities.